Synonyms for
Picky
Definition
Someone who is picky is very careful and choosy about what they like or want.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- picky eater
- picky about food
- picky about details
- picky customer
- picky about clothes
- picky about partners
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe someone who is difficult to satisfy, especially regarding food or preferences. 'Picky' is generally informal.
Example sentences
- My sister is so picky about her clothes, she won't wear anything that isn't her favorite color.
- John is very picky about the music he listens to, he only likes one specific genre.
- Samantha is picky about the people she hangs out with, she only wants to be friends with people who are kind and honest.
- My dad is picky about the way his lawn looks, he spends hours mowing and trimming it every week.
Quotes
My mom is so picky about the way she cleans the house, she won't let anyone else do it.
I'm usually pretty picky about what I eat, but I'll try anything once.
Being picky is both a blessing and a curse, sometimes it's hard to find something that meets all your standards.